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CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – The Closed Session of the City Council was called to order by Vice Mayor Branning at 6:30 p.m., held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
ROLL CALL – Present: Vice Mayor Evan Branning, Council Members Ben Barrientos, Steven Dunbar, and Kristie Wang.
Absent: Mayor John Marchand.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS.
Vice Mayor Branning opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, the public comment period was closed.
1. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
1.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. To meet with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956. 9(d)(1) to discuss litigation that has been formally initiated. ( One Case)
Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates v. City of Livermore, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 25CV109909.
Mayor Marchand arrived at 6:31 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
2. CALL TO ORDER – The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 7:00 p.m., held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand, Vice Mayor Evan Branning, Council Members Ben Barrientos, Steven Dunbar, and Kristie Wang.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Jason Alcala stated there was no reportable action.
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3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation declaring February 2025 as American Heart Month, presented to Padmaja Vasireddy, Community Impact Manager for Health Strategies and Lisa Bellini, Senior Community Impact Director for Health Strategies American Heart Association.
Mayor Marchand presented a proclamation to Padmaja Vasireddy, Community Impact Manager for Health Strategies.
Ms. Vasireddy made brief comments.
4. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Mike Ramos provided a comment.
Mateusz ( Matt) Monterial provided a comment.
There were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WANG AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
5.1 Approval of draft minutes - February 10, 2025 Regular Meeting.
5.2 Adoption of Ordinance 2169 amending Livermore Municipal Code Chapter 13.35 Sewer Service and Use Charges Section 13.36.050 Rater per Service Unit.
5.3 Adoption of Ordinance 2170 establishing a permanent Building Appeals Board by adding new chapter 15.90 to the Livermore Municipal Code and amending sections 8.15.125, 15.20.100, 15.20.110, and 15.20.120.
5.4 Resolution 2025- 023 authorizing a supplemental appropriation of Measure BB- Local Streets and Roads, Fund 830, in the amount of $ 150, 000 in FY 2024- 25 and awarding a construction contract with Devaney Engineering, Inc. in an amount not- to-exceed $ 646, 011 for the construction of the Springtown Water Service Replacement Project 2023- 14.
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5.5 Resolution 2025- 024 authorizing execution of a second amendment to the agreement with Chrisp Company to continue providing on -call pavement striping and traffic sign installation services, increasing the not- to-exceed agreement amount from $ 200, 000 to $400, 000 and extending the term of the agreement from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
5.6 Resolution 2025- 025 authorizing additional appropriations and execution of consultant amendments for the Livermore Village ( L Street) Parking Garage Construction Project DR586003.
5.7 Resolution 2025- 026 authorizing execution of a first amendment to the agreement with David L. Gates & Associates, Inc. for additional landscape design and construction support services for the Flagpole Plaza Project 2022 -25, increasing the not- to-exceed contract amount from $ 280, 528 to $ 320, 528, with a term ending May 1, 2026.
5.8 Resolution 2025- 027 authorizing execution of an agreement with SVA Architects Inc., in an amount not- to-exceed $ 553, 000 and a term ending April 30, 2028, to provide design and construction support services for the Fleet Shop Expansion Project 2022- 12 at the Maintenance Service
5.9 Resolution 2025- 028 authorizing a first amendment to the agreement with Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District ( LVJUSD) to include the requirements of insurance coverage for Horizons Family Counseling who provide school- based services at LVJUSD school sites, in the amount of $ 304, 500 for Horizons Family Counseling for the period of July 1, 2024 , to December 31, 2026.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Hearing to consider a request for a Municipal Code Amendment, Development Code Amendment, Conditional Use Permit Modification, Development Agreement, Site Plan Design Review, and Site Plan Design Review Modification for the Parkwest Casino 580 Expansion Project and citywide cardroom operations.
Recommendation: The Planning Commission and staff recommended the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Parkwest Casino 580 Expansion Project, which includes city -wide Municipal Code and Development Code Amendments, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA);
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit Modification ( CUPM) 24 - 001, Site Plan Design Review ( SPDR) 24- 010 and Site Plan Design Review Modification ( SPDRM) 24-024;
3. Introduce an ordinance and waive the first reading, approving Municipal Code Amendment ( MUNI) 24- 002 and Development Code Amendment ( DCA) 24 -004; Docusign Envelope ID: DDAA644A- 5AF0- 4816- BD8F- 13E9C7FCEBA1 CM/ 75/419 Minutes FEBRUARY 24, 2025
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4. Introduce an ordinance and waive the first reading, authorizing execution of Development Agreement ( DA) 24-003.
Special Projects Coordinator Susan Frost presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
Sherri Souza provided a comment.
There were no more speakers, and the hearing was closed.
Don Park, Owner, Parkwest Casinos provided comments.
Mike Vasey, Chief Financial Officer, Parkwest Casinos provided comments.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, SECONDED BY
MAYOR MARCHAND WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUNBAR TO CONTINUE THE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ALONG
NORTH CANYONS PARKWAY, AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:
Resolution 2025- 029 approving the Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Parkwest Casino 580 Expansion Project, which includes city -wide Municipal Code and Development Code Amendments, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA)
Resolution 2025- 030 approving Conditional Use Permit Modification ( CUPM) 24 - 001, Site Plan Design Review ( SPDR) 24- 010 and Site Plan Design Review Modification ( SPDRM) 24-024
Ordinance introduced approving Municipal Code Amendment ( MUNI) 24- 002 and Development Code Amendment ( DCA) 24- 004
Ordinance introduced authorizing execution of Development Agreement ( DA) 24- 003.
6.2 Hearing to authorize negotiation of a Development Agreement with the Adventus Corporation to secure community benefits associated with requested land use designation changes to be considered as part of the proposed General Plan Update. Location: 3658 Las Colinas Roa d.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing staff to proceed with negotiating terms for a Development Agreement DA24- 004) with the Adventus Corporation to secure community benefits associated with requested land use designation changes to be consider ed by the City Council at a later date as part of the proposed General Plan Update.
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Assistant Planner Shannon Pagan presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers and the hearing was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF VICE MAYOR BRANNING, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2025- 031 authorizing staff to proceed with negotiating terms for a Development Agreement ( DA24- 004) with the Adventus Corporation to secure community benefits associated with requested land use designation changes to be considered by the City Council at a later date as part of the proposed General Plan Update
7. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
7.1 2045 Comprehensive General Plan Update – 2045 Draft General Plan Land Use Map
Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council receive an update on 2045 Draft General Plan Land Use Map.
Principal Planner Andy Ross presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Mike Bray, McGrath RentCorp provided a comment.
Constance Kopps provided a comment.
John Steinbuch provided a comment.
Mateusz ( Matt) Monterial provided a comment.
Sean O’Neal provided a comment.
There were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, STAFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PROVIDED A SUMMARY OF
RECENTLY ATTENDED EVENTS AND MEETINGS IN ADDITION TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET. COUNCIL
MEMBERS WHO DID NOT PROVIDE A SUMMARY IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET ARE INCLUDED BELOW.
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Tri- Valley Haven Council Member Wang announced ticket availability for an upcoming gala April 25, 2025.
StopWaste Council Member Barrientos noted his attendance at the meeting on February 13, 2025.
City of Livermore Mayor Marchand, and Council Members Barrientos and Wang noted their attendance at the Employee Service Awards luncheon event on February 19, 2025.
Ava Community Energy Council Members Barrientos noted his attendance at the board meeting on February 19, 2025.
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority ( LAVTA) Vice Mayor Branning noted his attendance at the board meeting on February 24, 2025.
Downtown Livermore Vice Mayor Branning encouraged residents to eat and shop locally during construction.
Visit Tri- Valley Council Member Dunbar urged residents to eat and shop local during Restaurant Week.
9. ADJOURNMENT – at 9:04 p.m. to a Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chambers, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
APPROVED:
JOHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
ATTEST: ______________________________
DEBORAH L. ELAM, CITY CLERK
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